3:40 - FSU gets all the way down to the one-yard line, but then moves backwards to its own four and Francois' fourth down pass attempt under pressure is long for Tre' McKitty. Seminoles come up empty.

8:04 - Seminoles get their second interception of the quarter as Brandon Wimbush's pass is tipped and picked by Dontaviou Jackson. Pressure from Brian burns forced the throw early. FSU takes over at the ND 47.

8:44 - FSU picks up one first down and then punts. Three drops that drive by FSU receivers, two by Tamorrion Terry and one by Ontaria Wilson on a long third down pass. 28-yard punt return leaves Logan Tyler with a nine-yard net punt.

10:08 - ND running back Dexter Williams gashes FSU for a big run into the red zone, but the Seminoles hold to a field goal. Irish extend the lead to 35-13 and are averaging 8.2 yards per carry.

13:35 - FSU cuts into the lead as it turns the turnover into points, capped off by a seven-yard touchdown run by Cam Akers, his second of the night and fifth of the season. FSU has 71 rushing yards tonight nad is averaging 3.9 yards per carry.

14:20 - FSU takes over at the ND 30 after Stanford Samuels II comes up with his third interception of the season.

15:00 - Notre Dame gets the ball to start the half and takes over at its own 25.

Second Quarter: Notre Dame 32, FSU 6

0:00 - FSU again finds success but a sack on Deondre Francois stalls out the drive. FSU runs out of time before it can even attempt a hail mary or field goal. 32-6 Notre Dame at the half.

1:41 - FSU forces its first punt of the night as Marvin Wilson pressures Brandon Wimbush and forces an incompletion on third and eight. Wimbush slow to get up after the hit. FSU takes over at its own 19.

4:56 - FSU picks up a first down on a long Cam Akers run and crosses midfield for the third straight drive but again comes up empty. Deondre Francois hit hard on a third-down incompletion. Nice bounce on Logan Tyler's punt backs ND up to its own seven.

6:18 - Notre Dame extends its drive with an easy six-play. 67-yard drive. The Irish have scored on all five possessions, four of them with touchdowns. FSU trails 32-6 and allowing 7.7 yards per play.

8:08 - Facing fourth and six at the Notre Dame 38, FSU elects to again go for it. Miscommunication between Deondre Francois and George Campbell leads to a badly incomplete pass and a turnover on downs.

9:31 - Run-heavy script for Jacques Patrick early this drive. He picks up 21 yards on four carries, FSU goes for it on fourth and one and converts on a screen pass to Nyqwan Murray.

11:37 - FSU forced Notre Dame into a third and 10 but quarterback Brandon Wimbush escaped the pocket and picked it up on the ground. ND running back Dexter Williams broke off a 58-yard touchdown the very next play. FSU blocks the extra point.

13:17 - Cam Akers keeps in the wildcat on the ensuing first down and scores on the ground. FSU caps off the 16-play, 75-yard drive with a touchdown, but the extra point is blocked and returned for two points by ND. Special teams issues continue.

13:20 - On fourth and inches, FSU elects to go for it after burning its third timeout of the first half. Francois keeps it on the sneak and converts.

First Quarter: Notre Dame 17, FSU 0

0:00 - FSU in the middle of a drive already up to 12 plays. Second quarter will begin with a third and six at the ND 15.

3:11 - FSU picks up its first two first downs of the game and has crossed midfield.

5:53 - FSU catches a break as it holds the Irish to a field goal after the bad turnover. Safety A.J. Westbrook dropped what would have been a huge interception on third down.

6:39 - Cam Akers stripped on first down of the ensuing drive, ND recovers and starts its drive at the FSU 15.

6:51 - ND caps off a 14-play, 81-yard drive with a touchdown catch by Alize Mack. Irish converted three first downs that drive.

9:14 - Notre Dame driving now with a pair of third-down conversions. The Irish are at the FSU 33 after the interception is canceled out by a pass interference penalty on Kyle Meyers.

12:06 - FSU follows that up with a three-and-out. Francois overthrew Keith Gavin down the sideline on third down. ND takes over at its own 20.

13:45 - And Notre Dame makes FSU pay for the mistake. Touchdown pass from Brandon Wimbush gives the Fighting Irish an early lead. Hamsah Nasirildeen beat in coverage on the catch.

14:19 - The gamble doesn't pay off for FSU. Deondre Francois' second-down pass is deflected and picked off by ND's Tommy Tremble. Irish start at the FSU five-yard line.

The Seminoles are currently 17-point underdogs and can afford just one more loss this season if they want to extend their streak of consecutive bowl appearances to 37 years.

Wayne McGahee III of the Tallahassee Democrat reported Saturday morning that redshirt junior Deondre Francois would get the start at quarterback against ND over sophomore James Blackman.

Francois started FSU's first eight games this season before missing last week's game at North Carolina State with a concussion.

FSU head coach Willie Taggart also confirmed Thursday that offensive lineman Cole Minshew and cornerback Levonta Taylor will both miss the ND game as well.

With Minshew's absence, it appears the Seminoles will use their ninth starting offensive line combination in 10 games this season.

During warmups, Leonard Warner was working with Jaiden Woodbey and Dontavious Jackson at linebacker with the first team. Defensive end Joshua Kaindoh and defensive tackle Marvin Wilson were also getting first-team reps.